In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Psychology Lecturer Dr Clare Holley, Research Associate Dr Lucy Porter, and Dan Parker, Chief Executive of VegPower. They discuss Dr Holley and Dr Porter’s research into child eating behaviors and temperament, as well as encouraging children to eat their vegetables, highlighting three methods known as “the 3Rs” – Role-modelling, Re-offering, and Rewarding. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 – 01:08 Introduction & career background information on our guests 

01:09 – 03:35 The 3Rs and their importance 

03:36 – 18:55 Research findings on the 3Rs and child temperament 

18:56 – 31:30 Obstacles parents may encounter + recommended tactics 

31:31 – 35:04 VegStars – Development process and features 

35:05 – 46:23 Introduction to VegPower + final thoughts and advice on the 3Rs 

46:24 – 47:49 Episode recap and conclusion